The drop-in sittings are an opportunity to support your practice and sit together with other sangha members in a relaxed atmosphere.

Monday and Wednesday drop-in sittings are appropriate for all levels. No need to attend orientation first. The Friday drop-in is recommended for students with some experience because there is no practice leader.

On Wednesdays, the sitting is followed by a dharma talk by an IPV or guest teacher.Click here for Wednesday Dharma Talk Schedule. If no teacher is available, or the talk takes place on a day other than Wednesday, there will be a regular open sitting led by a practice leader with a discussion afterwards.

On Mondays, there is an optional discussion time for those who would like to participate. A teacher or practice leader will be present to facilitate the evening. (Once every other month, the dharma discussion is replaced by a newcomer orientation as discussed below.)

On Fridays, there is no practice leader and no formal discussion.

There is no fixed fee for the Monday and Friday sittings, but an opportunity to practice dana, or giving,to the Center. On Wednesdays, the suggestion contribution is $7-25 which is split 60/40 between the teacher and the center.

Orientations

Orientations are on the first Monday of every other month and begin with the open sitting at 5:30pm.

Upcoming dates: Feb 5, Apr 2, Jun 4, Aug 6, Oct 1, Dec 3, 2018

The orientation will give you guidance for the silent meditation at the beginning, then provide an overview of Insight PV history, mission, and guiding principles, as well as the basics of insight meditation and sitting posture.

You do not need to attend an Orientation before participating in other events. Feel free to attend any Monday or Wednesday open sitting or many of our retreats or courses (many are labeled "suitable for beginners" or "suitable for all levels"). When you're ready you can then supplement your learning with an Orientation.

AccessibilityIn the interest of making our Center accessible to all, we ask that you refrain from using scented body products. The Center is also wheelchair accessible (closest elevator is at the West entrance).

Insight PV offers a special sitting for people of color. The meditation and discussion will be peer-led. Please join us if identify as a person of color, and please spread the word to your POC friends and acquaintances to help build and diversify our community. Second Sundays at InsightPV has been put on hold for now.This sitting is subject to change. Please check our homepage for updates.DOWNLOAD FLYER
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Guided practice led by an IPV teacher or practice leader followed by a group discussion led by fellow young adults. No experience necessary, all are welcome! For questions, contact Michael Root at rootm0525@gmail.com

A group that sits together, engages with readings, talks, etc. on the subject of engaged Buddhism, and creates a space for an engaged Buddhist practice. Occasionally the third Sunday meeting will occur somewhere other than InsightPV. Location changes will be announced on the InsightPV home page at least one week prior.

Refuge Recovery is a community of people who are using the practices of Mindfulness, Compassion, Forgiveness and Generosity to heal the pain and suffering that addiction has caused in their lives and/or the lives of loved ones. No prior experience with meditation required.

Against the Stream founder Noah Levine created peer-led-format meditation groups that use the same name as his memoir, Dharma Punx. Each meeting is totally grass-roots, peer-led and facilitated, and consists of a community-building exercise, guided or sometimes silent meditation, followed by a Dhamma-talk or discussion, utilizing material put together by the facilitator or reference material such as Dhamma books. All are welcome.

This monthly drop-in session is for practitioners who would like focused practice support time with other sangha members. We will begin with a 30-minute sitting, followed by a brief check-in with participants, and a topical discussion. Knitting and other contemplative handwork* welcome, but not required. (*Handwork should be quiet, allow you to listen and participate, and not be distracting to others.)